Hello and thank you for visiting the home of The Lakesman Triathlon. The event is the culmination of three years hard work by the organisers and partners to bring, for the first time, an opportunity to race a long distance triathlon in the heart of the English Lake District.

The Lakesman will feature the classic 2.4 mile swim,
a 112 mile cycle and full marathon run.

Designed to appeal to both the experienced or novice endurance athlete, the all road course avoids mountain passes and fells to keep elevation to a minimum.

The race is based in Keswick, with a superb transition area at The Theatre by the Lake. The swim will be held in the crystal clear waters of Derwentwater, generally regarded on the Lake Districts most scenic lakes.

The bike route makes its way to the west coast of Cumbria where competitors get to experience a side of the lakes often unvisited by tourists, with mountains on one side and the sea on the other.

During the four lap run stage athletes will have the opportunity running through superb countryside with views to the likes of Skiddaw as well as a spectator friendly section through Keswick town centre.

We are sure we have designed a course and event that will provide a truly memorable triathlon experience for both athletes and spectators. We hope you find all the information you need on our site and we look forward to seeing you in 2016!

Though seems to be not making best use of the location by "avoids mountain passes and fells to keep elevation to a minimum." _________________A bear, however hard he tries, grows tubby without exercise. ~A.A. Milne

Here's a 2015 Iron man / distance race resource, and other LD and Ultra events. As I've done every instance of every ironman race in the last 11 years* Psychotic Crazy , and with consistent performances, then I figure I'm qualified to compare and offer some advice on them too!
* (that is humanly possible due to clashes, ballots, and yes despite a double fractured hip just after Xmas2013 FFS)

Anything I've missed or incorrect or needs updating, please post. Smile
I've left in previous 2014 still tba or known dead races so you know where they've gone

(Also Event: The Brutal Deca - 24mile sw1m, 1120mile bike, 262mile run Eye Popping NEW
Cost: POA!
Date: Mon 13th July 2015 til finished! but only if your name is C.Smith but then may be open to other challengers..
Website: http://www.brutaldeca.co.uk/
Location: Loch Lomond, JOGLE, SW Coastal Path )

After 2 good years, looks to be a no go for 2015, probably because RD Simon has turned Pro! Cool:
was Event: The Anglian
Cost:was £200
was Date: SATURDAY 2nd August 2014
Website: http://www.theanglian.co.uk/
Location: Cromer, Norfolk

Also a solo challenge or relay Event: EnduroMan Double Dorset
Cost: £400
Date: Autumn 2015
Website: http://www.enduroman.com/#/double-dorset/4582887577
Location: Perimeter of Dorset!
Swim or kayak the length of Bournemouth Bay from Sand Banks to Southbourne (5 miles), then cycle around Dorset (230 miles) before running back from Portland along the South West Coastal path to Sand Banks (52 Miles)

Finally here's a 2017 IronMan / iron-distance race resource, and other similar LD and Ultra Tri events.
aka my To Do List
Sorry I CBA to do it last year

Anything I've missed or incorrect or needs updating, please post.

I've left in previous 2016 dead races at the bottom so you know where they've gone:
The inaugural Legend in Snowdonia never got off the ground in 2016, nor did the 3rd edition of The Anglian at Cromer after a years (tidal) break, and it's innovative 90.5 variant.
Kielder Iron is gone after two years.
IreMan at Bangor in NI is just a Half again, it has often also been a full IM.
ArranMan is just a half in 2017, probably due to the new MunroMan, so maybe it'll be back as a full dist IM too in 2018, Alan?

Just a half iron this year, hopefully back to also a full IM in 2018 - Alan? Event: ArranMan
Cost: was £260! + reg fee = £273
Date: Sun 18th June 2017
Website:https://arrantriathlon.wordpress.com/Location: Isle of Arran, Lamlash Bay (get ferry from near Ayr)

ALSO:
Event: Blenheim Weekend Warrior
Cost: £160 ish? FULL Date: Sat 3rd & Sun 4th June 2017
Website:http://livetotri.co.uk/blenheim-triathlon/Location: Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire
(as many scheduled hilly Sprint waves as you can manage in 2 days. The official record is 8 (jointly held by mee ) tho 9 is theoretically possible if your name is Brownlee, or Ade Fowler and are cheeky!
OK its not an IM but is DEFO of interest, almost continuous SBR on a lairy course at a fair pace if your going for 4 a day trying to catch the start of the next wave, crackin fun